page_title: Clayton, West Yorkshire
section_title: Governance
hierarchical_section_title: Clayton, West Yorkshire / Governance
context_page_description: Clayton, or Clayton Village, is a civil parish in the City of Bradford metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, situated 3 miles to the west of Bradford city centre. It is listed in the Domesday Book, meaning it dates back to at least the 11th century and was privately owned from 1160 to 1866. It was noted for its clay. More recently, Clayton was a key location in the British and international wool trade, being the home of the British Wool Marketing Board headquarters. The old building was demolished and converted into housing in the late 1990s. The village re-acquired civil parish status with a parish council in 2004.
  The main street of the village – Clayton Lane – which runs alongside the park, includes several traditional pubs, a popular crawl route for many residents. Starting at the top of the lane is the Fleece, moving down past the Royal Hotel to the Albion and the Black Bull – the oldest pub in the area.The Fiddlers Three and the Quarry Arms have now shut down. There are also several shops, churches and a nearby golf club and reservoir at Clayton Heights with views of the city of Bradford and the village of Thornton across the valley.
context_section_description: Clayton, part of Clayton and Fairweather Green electoral ward, is situated within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council area having been incorporated into Bradford in 1930.
  Civil parish
  The village re-acquired civil parish status including a parish council in 2004 and the council designated the area an urban village in February 2007.  The village was privately owned from 1160 to 1866 when a local board was formed to manage the village. The board managed Clayton's roads, sewers, lighting and refuse collection. The board also laid gas and water pipes in the village. In the Local Government Act 1894 the Board was replaced by Clayton District Council. The council created a crew of local fire fighters for the village until Clayton grew too large for these to be able to cope at which point Bradford Corporation was paid to cover the village with their fire brigade and ambulance service.
  Clayton Parish Council was formed in 2004 following the approval of the Bradford (Parishes) Order 2004 and is a tier of local government below the level of district, borough or unitary council.
  Specifically, Clayton Parish Council:
  deals with issues and matters raised by local residents;
  works closely with (and lobbies where necessary) Bradford Metropolitan Council on matters relating to the Parish to ensure the effective delivery of services and response to concerns of the local community;
  comments on local planning applications;
  manages Clayton's allotment belt, Glenholme allotments;
  provides grant aid opportunities for local community organisations through a Grant Aid allocation scheme.
  Clayton Parish Council is governed by 13 Councillors led by a Chairman and supported by a Vice-Chairman. Elections for the office of Chairman and Vice-Chairman take place each year in May.  The present Chairman is Cllr James Vasey.
  City Council
  Clayton and Fairweather Green electoral ward is represented on Bradford Metropolitan District Council by three Labour Party councillors, Sinead Engel, Carol Thirkill and Michelle Swallow.
   indicates seat up for re-election.
caption: 2004 Boundaries of Clayton and Fairweather Ward.
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